Public Weekly Opinion from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania • 3

The People's Register is entering upon Ita tenth volume, and is weekly increasing in interest. The Shippensburg Chronicle says there is no foundation for the statement in last Saturday's Sentinel that work has been stopped on the H. P. R. connections Thomas and his corps have been at work all week at this place running surveys and know nothing about any order to suspend work.

The Harrisburg Independent says the contracts for the construction of the approaches to and superstructure of the South Pennsylvania railroad bridge at that place, have been awarded to the Philadelphia bridge company. The work will be started in June next when the stages of the water in the river are nsually in a condition to do such work. LOCAL ITEMS. D. Z.

contribution has our attention and will appear in a week or two. THE COLD WAVE has struck us again, after several days of warmth, which completely devoured the snow and did away with the sleighing. Reports of extremely cold weather come to us from the West, and as it is moving rapidly in this direction, we may expect a period of polar-like climate ere many hours. PRICES MAY RISE and prices may fall but John E. MeFerren, the enterprising dry goods merchant, goes on selling good calico at three cents per yard.

This remarkable reduction is no revolution of thirty minutes but a lowered price that waits on custom. Give Mr. MeFerren a call and see for yourself. THE CARRIER BOY OF THE OPINION desires us to return thanks for the favors shown him by our patrons on New Year's Day. He was kindly received by the majority of those to whom he applied, and his address was taken and a reward bestowed, which will do much to brighten his labor in these chilly days.

HISTORICAL regular meeting of the Franklin County Historical Society will be held on Tuesday afternoon, January 13th, at 2 o'clock, in the Grand Jury room of the Court House. By order of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. B. L. MAURER, Cor.

Sec. County papers please copy. DEATH OF MRS. -As will be seen in our obituary columns, Mrs. Martha M.

Baer died in Little Cove, this county, on the 19th ult. The deceased from her youthful days was a faithful and consistent member of the Lutheran church, respected and loved by all who knew her. A faithful wife, a devoted mother, kind neighbor and true friend, her death is deeply felt. But Christ was her life, and death is her gain. A FAIR ICE cold snap of ten days ago enabled our ice men to secure only a partial crop, but the prospects are good for more and enough to fill their houses.

'Squire Scheible has been fortunate this year in getting the best he has ever put up. He has housed a bout four hundred tons and will put away in all twelve or fifteen hundred tons. Ice in our hot summers is no longer to be regarded as a luxury but a necessity. SAD -A child of Mr. Geo.

Wallace of Scotland, about 3 months, died 611 Friday of last week under distressing circumstances. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace had been to Shippensburg with the little one, where they went in a sleigh, and the day being very cold wrapped it up carefully. On their return home upon removing the wraps they were horrified to find the child dead.

The grief stricken parents have the sympathy of the entire commanity. DISSOLUTION OF -The firm of Finafrock Rodes, proprietors of the West Market Street oyster saloon, was dissolved on the 1st and the business will hereafter be conducted by Capt. Benj. Rodex, assisted by bis right hand man, Capt. Hege.

Mr. Finafrock expects to make a trip to Columbus, Ohio, next week, where he has a brother who is in failing health. In whatever relation "Ephraham" will have the best wishes of his many friends. CAUGHT IN THE -John Gsell, residing on Harrison had some meat stolen from a store-house in the rear of his residence some time ago, and on Christmas Eve he heard a noise in the same place. Investigation proved that a thief was again at work, Christmas cakes now being object of his plunder.

Mr. Gsell captured fellow, who confessed to the have stolen the meat on a former occasion, but plead so piteously for mercy that he was allow. ed to go, on a promise to do better hereafter. THE NATIONAL HOTEL tables on New Year's day groaned under the good things they contained, and numerous invited guests enjoyed the hospitality of the proprietor, Mr. E.

L. Wesley, and his right hand man, Mr. Harbaugh. Mr. Wesley's two year's proprietorship of this popular hostelry was thus appropriately signalized on this the third anniversary, and his many friends united with one 30- cord in wishing a Happy New Year and a prosperous business for him daring the year 1880.

THE MUSIC STORE OF YOHN BROTHERS, on South Main is a finely fitted out establishment, and all lovers of the harmonious science would do well to drop in and look around. Mr. Yohn keeps the best of instruments, at the lowest of prices, and a large and varied stock of the most choice music. The pianos and organs are rich in tone and can be relied on as firstclass instruments, while they sell at low rates. The proprietor an agreeble young gentleman, with whom it is a pleasure to transact business.

THE STATE VS. THE has been brought by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania against Hon. John L. Grier, a former county treasurer, and his sureties, for the recovery of taxes on the floating debt. His Honor, ot the Dauphin courts, Judge Simonton, in a recent decision, held that counties are liable for tax on a floating debt.

The amount claimed against Franklin county, is, we understand, 8352. Mr. Grier is in no respect to blame, as the County Commissioners during his administration instructed him not to pay said taxes. "THEREFORE," proved to be a very gratifying New Year's greeting appeared in Bishop's -window on Thursday, which contained the announcement of a great reduction in photographs to his patrons. Caninet size is now made at $3 per former price 86, and all other sizes at about the same reduced rates.

What is more: while the prices are so much reduced, the high standard of the work for which his establishment is famed will be maintained. Therefore, "Secure the shadow 'ere the substance A CRAZY QUILT, which in the language of Mr. Samuel Weller, is a crazy quilt as is a crazy quilt, has recently been on exhibition in the show window of Mr. Geo. W.

Ludwig, the enly blended, a rare quality in crazy quilts, Mrs. B. F. Gilmore is the author of the pleasing Its taste is good I and the colors are harmoniousterprising jeweler. It is a large piece of work singularly beautiful and skillfully executed.

piece of needle-work, and is to be congratulated on the result of her labor. The quilt has attracted considerable attention and is worthy of it. PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs.

Galbreith, of Altoona, have been for the past week the guests of Nit. Theo. Wood, East Market street. Mr. James A.

Jeffries, of Philadelphia, has been spending several days in our midst, and was present at the family re-union and dinner given by his father, John Jeffries, on New Year's day. Mr. Jeffries is a leading druggist of Philadelphia, and being a graduate in pharmacy is meeting the eminent success he so well deserves. Mrs. Dr.

J. H. Shumaker and daughter Lizzie, spent the Christmas holidays in town, the guests of Mr. J. S.

Nixon. Mr. N. P. Martin, our Upton correspondent, was among the many callers upon the OPINION on New Year's day.

Mr. Amos Stouffer, of Waynesboro', was in town on Monday, and was warmly greeted by his many friends. As one of the officers of the American Manufacturing company, he has done much to bring about the prosperous career that institution now enjoys. Mr. John D.

Grier, taken seriously ill on Saturday, is, we are glad to state, convalescing, REAL ESTATE. -Mr. Abraham V. Small, of Guilford township, has purchased the property of Mr. Conrad Hollar, in Peters township, near Bridgeport, for 81,800.

It contains between four and five acres. Mr. Small will move on the property in the spring, and purchased it with view to its convenience to his farm, which is only about a mile off. Mr. A.

L. Overcash has disposed of his farm, in Guilford township, consisting of 31 acres and improvements, to Mr. T. G. Zarger for $3,000.

Mr. Zarger has since sold 12 acres and the improvements to Mr. John Sellhamer, for $1,650. D. S.

Wagaman has sold his mill property in Green township, to John A. Lehman, for $8,000. It has 32 acres of land and is well improved. Dr. Geo.

S. Hull has purchased the residence of Dr. John Montgomery on North Main street for the sum of $4.500. Joseph Eberly, of Hamilton township, has disposed of his farm, consisting of 65 acres and improvements, to Samuel Martin, for $4,000. Mr.

Andrew Picking has purchased from Catharine Rote, 58 acres and 57 perches of land In St. Thomas township, for $1000. a a a a a AN. 3, 1885. OVER 2,0001 necre.

ambersburg. Sale book ion. awn's Mills. hambersburg. ambersburg.

BR. Jackson Hall. Williamson. Greencastle. RPER, Greenvillage.

ELL, Greencastle. UHN, Mercersburg. BERT, Roxbury. SALE REGISTER. sale of Ohio horses by Hater Reisher, bring opp.

Woolen Mill. Extensive sale of real estate by A. J. er and John Waidlich, assignees of Jacob ek. See adver.

Capt. N. W. Kahn, auct. Sale by Susan Henry, near Cheesetown.

D. Walk, auct. 21. Sale by M. Dougherty, Greenwood.

L. Barr, auct. 81. Sale by L. B.

Small, 1 mile west of Mar. ion, on the Conococheague, creek. Wm. Bender, auct. I.

Large sale by Zacharias Hafer, at Minters' Hotel, Orrstown. S. J. later, anct. eb.

12. by W. A. Reed, 2 miles east of st. Thomas.

Levi Brandt, auct. Feb. 13. Large sale by Barbara Oaks, 3 miles n. e.

of Greencastle, on Middleburg and Shady Grove road. Col. Easton, auct. Fab. 17.

Sale by J. A. Benedict, at Lemaster's Station. Win. Bender, auct.

Feb. 18. Largo sale by Jacob Young, miles 8. w. of Upton.

Easton Rummel, aucts. Feb. 27. Sale by Amos Bittinger, 1 mile n. e.

of Mar. 1. Large sale by Andrew Stouter, Fayetteville. L. Barr, auct.

1 mile north of Mauersville, Lurgan, twp. S. J. Hafer, auct. Mar.

7. Extensive sale by Mrs. Christian Hargleroad, 3 miles south of Chambersburg, on the Greencastle road. Wm. Bender, auct.

Mar. 9. Extensive sale by Jacob Zook, 2 miles north of Chambersburg, on the road leading to Salem Church, Wm. Bender, auct. Mar.

11. Large sale by David Esbelman, 2 miles east of Greencastle. Singer Easton, aucts. Mar. 14.

Sale by John DeHaven, 2 miles north of Centre, Lurgan twp. S. J. Hafer, auct. For additional Sale Register see first page.

BY THE WAY1885. Happy New Year! Good bye, leap year. Keep your resolutions. yaNgFerren is selling good prints at 3 cents per Young America has had a good time The highest cash price paid for raw furs by Henninger. The banks and our business houses were closed 011 the 1st.

Tobacco culture in Franklin county has been almost totally given up. The new court house officers will enter upon their duties on Monday. A 24-pound turkey graced the table at the Indian Queen Hotel yesterday. Wilson College is converting her gymnasium into a skating rink for the use of students. J.

Boyd Morrow has resumed the grocery business at the corner of Queen and Third Sts. Call and see our new styles of sale bills. They are neat and attractive, just what you want. The usual watch meetings were held in the M. E.

and First U. B. Churches, on New Year's eve. Jurors for 1885 were placed in the wheel on Monday and Tuesday, by the Court and Jury Commissioners, The white. Virginia corn meal obtained at Stouffer's mill, is highly spoken of by housekeepers.

Try it. From the looks of things it would seem that the Reading railroad is to be soll for what it is worth and reorganized. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Welnesday, snow, mud, fog and rain. The weather was about the worst weather out. A reception will be given Mr.

and Mrs. John S. Immel, at Greenvillage, this evening, at the residence of the groom's father. Martin Wilson, of Carrol county, with his bride, is spending the honeymoon among friends in the neighborhood of Upton. We are sorry to learn of the severe illness of Mr.

John Funk, an aged and well known citizen of the vicinity of Waynesboro'. Mr. J. F. Etter, who will have sale on the 29th as will be seen in another column, intends removing to his place, near Clay Hill.

The holiday advertisers in the OPINION report a successful business season. It is the part of wisdom to advertise where it will do the most good. The candy mannfacturers have had a busy time, and the confectioners would not care it Christinas and New Years occurred twice a year, if not oftener. A. Luther Overcash, of Guilfonl township, having sold his real estate, has moved to Chambersburg.

He has associated with D. J. Foust, in the grocery business. Mr. Albert Etter, of Clay Hill, Intends moving to Marion.

will be seen elsewhere in to-day's paper, he will have sale of his personal property on the 3d of February, Mr. Henry V. Small, who will have a large sale of personal property on the 13th of Febritary, intends to relinquish farming, and will take up his residence in St. Thomas. Bishop J.

Dickson, D. preached in the Otterbein U. B. church, Reily street, Harrisburg, on Sunday morning, and at the Memorial U. B.

church, Boas street, in the evening. On Monday evening, Mr. C. C. Stull, of Waynesboro', whilst throwing down hay, slipped and fell through the mow, breaking one of the bones in his left leg, near the ankle joint.

Mr. Pettinger, a teacher of Wahington counW. Maryland, Pettinger, spent the Upton. holidays Mr. a with David his Sin- son ger, of Waynesboro', also spent Christinas with friends in Upton.

We learn from the Gazette that Abilene, Kansas, is considering the propriety of becoming a city of the -class. It certainly is a first-class town, and is on a fair way of becoming a city. Mr. C. A.

W. Baker, of Abilene, Kansas, administrator of the estate of Daniel D. Baker, offers for sale the decedent's farm, consisting 167 acres of choice land, situated 8 miles north of Abiline, Kansas. Rev. Dr.

J. C. Caldwell delivered an able discourse before his congregation in West Chester on Sunday morning, on John Wycliffe, the great English Reformer, the 500th anniversary of whose death occurred on the 31st alt. Mr. Wm.

A. Snyder, of near Scotland, intends removing to the Hege farm recently purchased by him, which is a much smaller place -consisting only of 56 acres--and will therefore have an extensive sale on the 31 of March. Wm. Bittinger and David Bohn, charged. with stealing cloverseed from Samuel Shover, near Greenwood, on the 16th had a hearing before Justice Seiders on Monday, and were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of Court.

St. Stephens Sunday school at Upton, held interesting services on Christmas night. Rey. Knappenberger delivered an address. The pastor superintendent were kindly remembered, and the scholars were treated to candy and oranges.

On Monday, J. F. Johnson, who resides near Jackson Hail, in drawing up water from his well with the "old wooden bucket," brought to the surface a strange kind of a visitor for this season of the year. It was nothing less than a live water snake, and when dispatched measured eighteen inches. Levi Dorsey, a prominent colored man of this place, died on Monday, in the 55th year of his age.

He was a native of West Virginia, where, until the abolishment of that institution he was a slave, being the son of his master. He was a brave soldier and much respected by all who knew him. Steps have been taken for the erection of buildings for the Children's Home. Messrs. E.

J. Boubrake, Jacob Hoke, Jar. D. Scott and Henry Sierer have been appointed a committee to devise means for the purchase of grounds and the erection of. suitable buildings.

They will hold their first meeting at the office of Judge Kimmel on Monday evening. "Hubby, did you mail my letter?" "Yes, my dear. Had to run like fury to catch the first mail." "Why, here it is in your pocket now." "Hey? Um-1-yes, so it is- -no, this isn't your letter; this is--that in, this isn't the one you wrote; this is the one you were going to write and forgot-" "Tohn Henry "No, Mary, I didn't mail your "Well, I'm awfully glad. I want to add a Chicago News. The Grand Army Scout and Soldier's Mad, published at Philadelphia in the interest of the G.

A. contains a communication from Sioux City, Iowa, giving an account of a Camp Fire held at that place. It soya "'Comrade Curtis' welcome was responded to by Gen. Chas. T.

Campbell, of Scotland, Dakota. Comrade Campbell hails from Franklin County, Penna. and is well known all over the United States. So earnest is he in the G. A.

that he drove 60 miles to attend this Camp Fire. He is badly crippled from wounds received during the war, bat like all the "old boys, he dearly loves to Aight his battles over again. AN AGREEABLY SURPRISED PASTOR OIL the evening of Christian day two of the members of the Mercereburg Lutheran church, Gottleib and John Waldlich, quietly called on: the pastor, Rev. M. L.

Culler, and on their part and on behalf of the kind donors of the con gregation, presented him with a splendid sult of broadcloth and overcoat. No gift could have been more acceptable and more highly appreciated by the agreeably surprised pastor. CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL. -The Lutheran congregation and S. School of Mercersburg held their Christmas services on Christmas eve, at 6 o'clock.

The service consisted of responsive Scripture reading, prophetic and historical, of the birth of Jesus, the world's Redeemer. Bright Christmas hymns were sung with glad hearts and happy and ringing voices of the children; three beautiful gems of poetry called respectively "The Star," "The Manger" and "The were recited by Nettie Unger, Eddie Reisner and Minnie Steiger. The Christmas tree bore on its illuminatad branches satchels of candy and oranges for the scholars. After the singing of the doxology and benediction, all dispersed with happy thouglits of the Christmastide of 1884. SUCCESSFUL YOUNG W.

W. Keefer and Jacob Keefer, respectively from Montana and Idaho Territories, are on a visit to their father, Abram Keefer, of Pleasant Hall, this county. They intend returning to their distant homes about 1st February. They have been absent about nine years, in which time they accumulated quite a fortune. They own vast tracts of valuable real estate in Nebraska, Idaho and Montana Territories, and speak highly of the new countries in which it has been their lot to become citizens.

The yonuger of the two, viz, Jacob Keefer, had the matrimonial knot tied the night before Christmas, to Miss Yoe, of Mongul, this county, and intends to take his young wife along to his far distant home among the Rocky mountains. The community at large extend their congratulations to the happy couple. CHRISTMAS AT ST. THOMAS. -Xmas was This service was conducted by Asst.

Supt. J. C. Deatrich. A brief but very appropriate address was delivered by the pastor.

The music was under the supervision of Miss Alice Miller, the organist of the Sabbath school, assisted by the choir of the congregation under charge of Miss Mary E. Kieffer. These young ladies acquitted themselves with their usual grace and ability. The infant department, under charge of Miss Hannah H. Kerlin, also acquitted themselves with great credit.

The contributions were devoted to the cause of Missions. Thus another Xmas has come and gone to join "The Mighty Past." observed in our village in a quiet, orderly way. In the morning the Union (Lutheran and Presbyterian) the Methodist and the Reformed Sabbath schools were treated with confectionery, fruits, and thus the hearts of the little ones were made happy. In the evening the Reformed Sabbath school and congregation, Rev. J.

A. Wickert, pastor, held an appropriate and very impressive responsive service. FAST TIME AND A COLD BATH. A citizen residing in the neighborhood of Rocky Spring, about ten days ago, started after some turkeys he wanted for market, and as one was wilder than the others, he took his gun along to shoot it. He ascended a large hill back of his dwelling where the flock occasionally dwelt, and espying a rabbit, proceeded to start it up, when he fell upon the ice-capped snow, his gun discharging in the fall, but fortunately doing no harm.

So that was all right, but our friend, in falling, fell on the creek side of the hill, and as the creek was only about one hundred yards off, and as he found himself sliding that way, the prospect was anything but inviting. His efforts at arresting the velocity with which his person was gliding only aggravated, as it were, and gave momentum to his descent. He arrived at the bottom of the hill safely and 35 he couldn't help it went into the creek. The bath was a cold one and anything but enjoyable at this season of the year, but as he escaped unhurt, he don't want anything said about it. But a neighbor gave him away, and he now enjoys the adventure as well as any of his friends.

A FALL IN CALICO. -An Interesting Contest between Rival Merchants. -All day Tuesday and Wednesday the dry doods stores of Scott Sollenberger, John MeFerren and Hoke Appenzellar were thronged with customers, all in search of the same article. That article was calico. The cause of the unusual rush after this useful material was a grent reduction in its price, and the cause of the reduction was simply this.

On Saturday Scott Sollenberget reduced the price to cents per yard, as 5 they wished to dispose of all superfluous stock, prior to taking account of their goods, as is their annual custom. Not to be undersold, Hoke Appenzellar made a reduction on Monday of 1 cent less. Then -Scott Solienberger dropped to 3 cents, and were promptly followed by John McFerren, while on cheaper grades of calico like reductions were made. The contest between the three firms waxed warter and warmer, and at one time calico was selling at one-fourth of a cent per yard, the stock being unequal to the demand, and many thousand yards were disposed of in the three rival establishinents in a remarkably short time, Those who needed calico and those who did net considered it a good time to buy and the rush was tremendous. Everybody was purchasing calico and the excitement was intense.

There were many laughable features about the affair. When the report was spread that Scott Sollenberger were selling their goods half a cent cheaper than their rivals, all who contemplated buying a few yards, hurried toward that enterprising firm, only to learn on their way that Bloke Appenzellar had gone a half cent still lower. Then the crowd turned toward the latter establishment and had not gone far on their retreat when another report that Scott Sollenberger were doing better yet arrested their footsteps and sent them all again in that direction, only to turn toward John Me Ferren's by a rumor of still lower rates. As we go to press the fight has subsided, but the general public does not care how soon it recommences. They can certainly stand it if the merchants can.

AN INGENIOUS and Stock Car -We have examined the model of a new device for fastening the sliding doors of freight and stock cars, which was invented jointly by Mr. H. E. Hoke, of Chambersburg, and his brother, Mr. David Hoke, of Altoona, for which patents have just been allowed.

This fastener is to be placed on the left hand side of the door, and consists of a ten inch lever, which is secured to the door by a plate and an elongated hook. On the under side of the lever, close to the door, is a key, with a curved tongue projecting from the end next to the door, and the end furthest from the door, is bevelled so as to act as a wedge. In the side of the car, close to the edge of the door, is inserted a pocket, corresponding with the key, with a recess under the end next to the door, to receive the tongue, the other end being bevelled. When the lever is pressed down the key enters the pocket and the wedge forees the door back tightly against the lock post, while the curved tongue passes under the recess and draws the door against the side of the car with such force as to make it completely spark proof. And with the lever held down by a drop ring, there is such a combination of forces working together, that the door is secured in its place beyond any possibility of motion, friction or wear.

When it is desired the door can be fastened partly open-by simply inserting a second pocket at the proper distance. This fastener is on trial at Altoona, both on freight and stock cars, and has been pronounced by the best of judges a complete success. The device is simple and inexpensive and will meet a universal want on all railroads, doing away with the present inconvenient way of nailing the door shut with strips of wood, only to be punched off' and repeated again every time that the car is opened; thereby battering up the doors and sides of the cars. We congratulate all concerned and trust the inventors may reap the reward their genius deserves. DEATH OF GEN.

John Stewart, whose serious illness we recently noted, died at his home in Philadelphia on Friday last of heart disease. Gen. Stewart was well known to many of our citizens and his demise will be learned here with regret. He was born in Adams county in 1807, thus being 77 years of age, and removed to Loudon, this county, in 1830, where he lived for a number of years, marrying Mary Scott, a daughter of Thomas Scott, a prominent resident of that place, and sister of Tom Scott, the railrond king, Mr. James D.

Scott, of this place and Mrs. Margaretta King. From Loudon Gen. Stewart went to Waynesboro', where he engaged in business, being for several years associated with W. S.

Amberson, still a resident of that place. Gen. Stewart was A prominent contractor while in this county and built several bridges here, the one at Clay Lick being erected under his direction. Gen. Stewart served one term in the Legislature during his residence at Waynesboro' and filled his eminent position with credit to himself and county.

He won his title of General as a brigadier general of militia and was a fine looking and able officer. He was subsequently in the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and acted in several important capacities while in its employ. Later he secured a position in the United States Mint at Philadelphia, to which city he removed with his family in 1804, holding this place up to the time of his death. Gen. Stewart was a genial man, esteemed and admired by all who knew him.

He was for a long time a leading member of the Tenth Prebyterian church, Philadelphia, and no man enjoyed a greater circle of friends and made less enemies. He WAS, altogether, as fine a specimen of mankind as aver existed. He leaves a wife and three children. The funeral took place on Monday and was largely attended. GOOD We learn from the Keystone Gazelle that at an adjonrned meting of the American Manufacturing on the 16th nit.

it was ordered that out of the net profits for 1884, equalling per cent. on the capital stock, a dividend of 7 per cent. be declared, payable April 1st, 1885, and that the balance, per be set apart ay an undivided surplus contingent fund. This is a very good showing considering the widespread destruction of the fruit crops by early frosts and the general business depression and low prices common to all products and industries. The sales of the company excoded those of any previous year by per cent.

AN UNGRATEFUL WRETCH. -On Tuesday evening a tall German tramp, who proved to be a thief as well, presented himself at the house of Mr. Jacob S. Ernst, of Guilford township, requesting supper and lodging. Both were granted, the tramp being afforded comfortable quarters in the barn, with a good coffee sack for a pillow and a warm comfort for covering.

The fellow left at an early hour on Wednesday morning, taking along pot only the comfort and coffee sack, but a three dollar all- wool horse-blanket and an old buffalo robe. Aud that was the way Mr. Ernst was rewarded for his generosity. It looks very much 2.9 if the stranger was more of a thief than a tramp, and other farmers would do well to be on their guard for him. NEW YEAR'S DAY was a quiet one in Chambersburg and in noteworthy contrast to the preceding night, which was made noisy with the ringing of bells, the firing of guns, the beating of drums and other alarms peculiar to the oc casion.

The old year went out with a bang and a boom. Very little calling was indulged in by our young gentlemen, and few strangers or country folk were in town. The absence of sleighing added to the quiet and our streets were almost deserted. Some of the churches held services in the morning and most of the stores were open until noon, when, with few exceptions, they closed their doors, thus adding to the general monotony. Good dinners were the rule in hotel and private residence alike.

The Rink was the principal feature of amusement, and was well attended during the day. In the evening it was literally jammed, the crowd outnumbering that of any previous 00- casion it is said. THE SALE -The registry of sales which appears on the first page indicates that there will ba a large number for the coming season. The list, as will be seen, increases from week to week, and we insert none but what is voluntarily brought to this office. In this connection we would inform our patrons that for the approaching sale season-spring and fall -we have adopted new and attractive red borders for posters.

Where parties desire to avail themselves of our advertising columns, in addition to bills, they will be afforded the usual reduced rates for this class of advertising. Never before in its history has the OPINION circulated more extensively among the substantial and. prosperons farmers of the county. These are the best buyers, and to reach them no better medium can be employed. Thankful for past favors we most respectfully ask a continuance of the same.

HARRISON Board of Directors of Guilford township with several patrons paid an official visit to Harrison School (Lesher's) on Tuesday. This school it seems has for some time been difficult to control, the pupils being hard to manage. The reports were in part veritied by this visitation, some of the pupils, and especially the larger ones, showing inarked disrespect for the visitors. Brief but pointed addresses were made by several of the Dufield, Witherspoon and Herman--which contained good counsel and sound advice to the unruly scholars. They were followed by Mr.

Jacob S. Ernst, one of. the visitors, who also made an appropriate address. He forcibly impressed the school with the fact that the observance of law and order were the most important elements to their suecess in learning, and that their violation of the rules only tended to debase themselves and hinder those who were studious. Mr.

Witherspoon again spoke, saying that in the discipline of the school, and the rules adopted, the teacher, who was in no way to blame, would be sustained by the Board, and asked all the scholars to co-operate. Messrs. John M. and Noah Lesher were also present as visitors. It is to be hoped the visit will resalt in good, and the Board requests us to ask of the patrons their asssistance and influence in this regard.

A USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL PRESENT FOR THE NEW some time past the waste-basket in the OPINION sanctum has been in a deplorable condition. An immense gap has yawned in its side and the bottom has only kept its place by an intricate arrangement of strings, which, however, failed to keep the odes to Spring, snake stories and other refuse from. spreading over the floor. The labyrinth of condswhich stretehed themselves across the yawning gap was unequal to the occasion and visitors were frequently compelled to wade through thrilling accounts of heavy porkers, passing personal putts, discarded advertisements, poems on the beautiful snow and other horrors peculiar to the elitorial room. But no blame was ever laid on the old waste-basket.

No word of reproach was ever heard against it. For it had done its duty well. Its career had been long and honorable. For many weeks it had been the ready receptacle for the abundant trash that daily finds its way into a newspaper office. It had never refused a fresh contribution and had taken all matter with the same serene air.

Original effort and stolen endeavor were alike received, and alleged genius was buried in its dark confines with positive mediocrity. But, nevertheless, it was apparent that a new basket was needed. The old one, as we have noted, was not able to meet the demand upon its space. Its long and faithful service had worn it out and the necessity of a fresh servant was obrious to all. Consequently, the employees of the OPINION held a secret conneil and passed around the hat.

All day Wednesday and early Thursday morning the attaches of the OPINION moved about with an air of mystery that bewildered the unsuspecting editor. Apparently, some deep scheme was contemplated. And when they marched into the sanctum in a body on New Year's morning, the editor viewed their solid column with unfeigned astonishment and, perhaps, a little distrust. What could it mean? Were they on a strike? No, that could not be, for their faces were wreathed with smiles. The genial foreman, Mr.

P. Dock Frey, stepped in front of the OPINION men and, according to request, acted as spokesman. He delivered himself of the following noble effort, in a style that outdid John Stewart for eloquence, Daniel Webster for power and Alexander Hamilton for grace. He said MR. -I have been chosen by these, my colaborers in the office of the OPINION, 49 their spokesman to convey to you their congratulations on this, the first day of the New Year, trusting that you may long be spared to wield the pen-editorial and witness many returns or the day.

Ag the season, however, advances and the chilly winds of winter sweep through the cheerless streets of the town, we beg you to remember that while we have a comfortable place to work in and are receiving fair compensation for labor, there are hundreds of our brethren throughout the counwho are without a crust for their starving families, the consequence of a throttled industry, and they, the breadwinners of the family. are wanderers upon the face of the' earth. But while the human breast may sympathize with these unfortunates, it is not my purpose to enlarge upon the horrors of a stagnant industry, or paint a darker picture than circumstances themselves produce. Therefore, upon this delighttul first day of the year, it is my pleasant duty to present to you, on behalf of my fellowworkmen, employees of the OPINION, this new, beantiful and substantial waste-basket-(Here he produced a handsome and specimen of the kind)-the H-1 of the Sanctum. We trust you will use it as your pleasure dictates, or necessity requires, and consign to its oblivious confines every emanation of the crank, without respect to Nationality, color or previous condition of servitude.

And just here I would ask, what would an editor's sanctum be without this simple, but necessary piece of furniture? Why very heavens would totter to their fall, and the earth would become a blacker hell than ever was pictured by the immortal Dante. the craos that would envelope this terrestrial ball should the waste- basket be denied admittance to the Holy of Holles. The Spring Ode viper and the ghastly war rhymer would turn this beautiful globe into a Pundimonium, and very soon the rocks and mountains would be prayerfully importuned to fall upon and wipe us out. Besides the aforementioned workers of disasaster, it is almost needless to here add that the seribbler of country items about big hogs, the Lyceum, the skunk killer, bogus ads. and whatnot, would lend their best endeavors to make worse confoanded." Thanking you most heartily for the uniform courtesy and kind ness with which you have always regarded 118, you have our earnest prayers for a long life and that full of pleasant days with plenty of ducats to meet the exigencies of a green old age.

"Blessed is thy basket and thy store." The editor responded in a few fitting words of thanks, and the donors of the new basket then departed, leaving him and his new servant alone in their glory. The present, of course, was an appreciated one. It supplied a long felt want, and brought joy to the editor's soul. He is now prepared to receive all manner of snake stories, bear tales, spring poems, "original efforts" and other offspring of unbalanced minds. The basket is a deep one and can safely hold all that can be poured in upon this sanctum during the next thirty days.

so Till the come, ye basket's mil'd or with we 017, poem, hold, prose or enough pal FOr PUBLIC OPINION. BY PLON PLON. The year is dead, the blust'ring wind is still, The boughs snow-laden, are silvery white With moonbeams Alt'ring through the silent night Beems to shadow our hopes with their chill. Many years thus have died, and are dead, Dead to the living, their footprints are here, Some semblance of each like a frozen tear Are shown in the snowflake white on its bed. Grizzly old year, we lay on your breast Tho Laurel and Holly, and cover your bier With autumn leaves faded to shelter you here, No sorrows to wake or trouble your rest.

WIll the morrow bring joy, or gladness or pain? Will ita burden be light, or weighted with care? Hope bids us wait, the day may be fair, Dispersing the mista, show the sunsbine again. A GRATIFYING INCREASE. holidays have brought pleasant hours to the OPINION office as well as elsewhere, and there has been a gratifying increase in our subscription list. Quite a number of new subscribers have been added to the aforesaid list since Christmas and our journal, we are pleased to say, begins the new year with a prosperous present and a bright future. An editor's patrons are his delight and we have no lack of them.

May their numbers never grow less. DEATH OF A FORMER PENNSLYVANIAN, and at one time a resident of this -The following we clip from the Grand River (Iowa) Cyclone of Dec. 26: Death of Uncle David -David Elker, 1a- miliarly known as Uncle Dave, died Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the residence of his sonIn-181 S. C. Jennings.

He had been sick tor some time and for the past week it was evident to those who so faithfully nursed him that he could not rally, owing to his extreme age and the intense pain he suffered. The last twenty-four hours of his life were quite free from pain. He passed away very quietly, surrounded by loving friends. Mr. Elker was born in Adams county, Pennsylvania, August 23, 1800.

He came from Pennsylvania to lowa in 1853 and entered a part of the farm now owned by Mr. Jennings, and the tarm north of Westerville now owned by L. P. Sigler. He moved from Pennsylvania to linols, near Knoxville, in 1855.

From there he came here with Mr. Jennings and family in 1867 and settled and remained to the time of his death on the land he entered years before. He was known and loved by every man. woman and child in this vicinity tor his nobility and kindness. Though nearly eighty five years of age he was foremost in every enterprise concerning the moral welfare of the community.

It was due to big untiring eftorts more than any other individual that we were able to build and pay for our beautiful church. He was one of the first to take steps to organize a Masonic Lodge at this place. The tollowing is taken from the February number of the Voice of Masonry, published at Chicago: "David Elker was born in Adams county, August 23d, 1800. He was made a Mason in the lodge at Gettysburg. in the fall of 1821.

He took the Mork Master and Past Master degrees at Hagerstown, Maryland, in 1822. In an early day he moved from Pennsylvania to Illinots and settled near Knoxville, where he united with the Lodge. There he took the two remaining Chapter degrees and also the Council degrees. He came to this county in 1865 and united with Decatur City Lodge, from which he took a demit in April last to become a charter member of Banner Lodge No. 437, at Grand River.

The brethren named their lodge Eiker, but the Grand Lodge refused to recognize the name and called it Banner Lodge. We believe Bro. Eiker is the oldest Mason in lowa, and probably there are not many older in the United States." Banner Lodge, A. F. and A.

of Grand Riv. er, series of resolntions which breath the affectionate regard in which the deceased was held by the Fraternity. Mr. Eiker was burted with Masonic honora Monday afternoon. The remains were brought from his residence to the church, where a great many had assembled to pay their final respects to the deceased.

Rey. Geo. If. Mitchell conducted the services, at the close of which the Mnsonic Brethren took charge of the remains and escorted them to their final resting place and pertormed the Inst tend rites to their departed brother. The subject of the above was an uncle of our townsman, Mr.

D. M. Eiker, who informed us that his uncle had been a resident of this county for ten or twelve years previous to his removal west, and lived respectively at Quiney and St. Thomas, from which latter place, in 1855, he removed to Illinois. During his restdence in this county he was a member of George Washington Lodge, No.

143, F. and A. of this place. BRIDGEPORT BUDGET. -Dec.

coth. '81 with its hopes and fears, its joys and sorrows, its successes and disoppointments, is fast drifting away, and will soon be lost in the shadowy past, kept alive in the hearts and memories of only those who were actors or sufferers in its busy and shifting scenes. We hope the readers of the OPINION with everybody and his family, had a merry Christmas, and wish them a very happy New Year. In our little village, Christmas was a quiet and uneventful day. The scholars of the S.

S. were treated to candy and oranges, and it was a treat to see the smiling faces and sparkling eyes, that showed happy hearts, as each little one received his or her gift. We know nothing of the misery and destitution which the very poor in large towns and cities must suffer. Every one is able to provide a dinner for Christmas, more or less luxurious, according to their ability, but Christmas comes to all in a country town. Sleighing was good, and the merry tintinnabulation of bells was heard all day from early morning until late in the night.

The Sabbath School at Lemaster is still in operation, and lately a lady superintendent was elected to fill the position, Mrs. Maggie Brubaker. Mr. Seibert, of this place, left this morning to visit friends in Lebanon his former home. Miss Morrison, of Harrisburg, is on a visit to her uncle, Mr.

Wm. Branthaver. A revival meeting is in progress at the U. B. church at Lemaster, Rev.

Wickey, pastor. Rev. J. Hassler, has a catechetical class, which meets every fourth Saturday in this place. LUCRECE.

AN INCIDENT OF LEE'S a Greencastle Lady Sared a Large Warchouse from the Jenkins led the invading hosts of Lee as far as Greencastle, in 1863, he gave orders to a squad of ten or fifteen rebels to burn a large warehouse of Geo. Deitz, situated near the centre of town, and then in the possession of J. R. Smith. Smith had a contract with the U.

S. Government for furnishing grain, hay, and for this reason the property had been doomed. The rebel squad commenced their work by piling kindling on and under the first floor, and while thus engaged the wildest consternation and fear seized the unlucky residents who lived in close proximity to the fated building. Bed clothing, carpets and household furniture generally were being rapidly taken away from adjoining houses, while many of the people gathered around the rebels and begged them to stay the torch. But all entreaties were in vain, until Mrs.

P. B. Hollar, who lived in an adjoining house, came in tears to try her persuasive powers. What was her great surprise when she recognized the officer in charge of the burning squad as an old Maryland acquaintance, Maj. Geo.

Murphy, who visited her father's family as a very intimate friend before the war. The recognition and surprise was mutual and Maj. Murphy was pained indeed when he learned from her that she lived in an adjoining house, and that her household goods would all be destroyed and her home desolated by the firing of the warehouse. Hastily calling a messenger he sent a note to General Jenkins, saying that a great deal of private property would be wrougfally burned by firing the warehouse, and that he had no positive evidence that the firm were engaged in filling government contracts. Then turning to Mrs.

Hollar, Maj. Murphy remarked that he would not burn out so esteemed an acquaintance as she, if he could possibly avoid it, bat that he had imperative orders to destroy the warehouse and that all would now depend on Jenkins' answer. Anxious and tearful the little group of citizens awaited the return of the messenger from headquarters. Soon he came back and delivered about the following in substance: "Use your own judgment and do not burn it if you deem it improper to do Murphy then said to Mrs. Hollar that for friendship sake her home was saved, and lifting his bat he led his squad out to the C.

V. R. R. water station house and large wood shed, on the outskirts of town, and soon those structures were in flames, the Maj. having directions to burn them in the same orders that had doomed the warehouse, which stands unharmed to-day and is the property of J.

Stouffer Snively Co. Mrs. Hollar was a Maryland lady previons to her residence in Greencastle, and thus her acquaintance with the chivalrous rebel Major. D. THE Place to get your White Virginia Cornmeal, is of George Thomas, at Stouffer's mill.

1-3-2t. For Hats go to Henninger. When she had Children, she gave Castoria. When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria, When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria, When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria, CONSUMPTION old physician, retired from practice, having had placed in his hands by an East India missionary the formula of a simple vegetable remedy for the Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all throat and speedy and permanent cure of Consumption, Lung Affections, also a poettive and radical cure for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Comtire powers in thousands of cases, bas felt It his plaints, after having tested its wondertal curduty to make it known to his suttering fellows. Actuated by this motive and a desire to relieve human suffering.

I will send free of charge, to all who desire it, this recipe, in German, French or English, with tall mall directions tor preparing and using. Sent by by ad Tressing stamp, naming this paper, W. A. 1,9 PowBlock, Rockeiter, N. TAKE DR.

FARRNEY'S HEALTH RESTORER -the great Blood Purider and Liver Invigorator. Druggists sell it. TAKE DR. FAHRNEY'S HEALTH RESTORER -the great Blood Purlder and Liver Invigorator. Druggista sell It.

01. All Pita stopped tree by Dr. Kline'e Great Nerve Restorer. No Pita after drat day's use. Marvelous cures.

Treatise and $2.00 trial bottle free to Fit cases. Send to Dr. Kline, 981 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa. THE SECRET ART OF BEAUTY lies not in cosmetics, but is only in pure blood And 8 healthy performance of the vital functions, to be obtained by using Burdock Blood Bitters. Packing Henry foreman Henry Krug St.

Joseph, uses Dr. Thomas Electric Oil with bis men for sprains, cute, bruises, chapped hands, etc. It is the best. MARRIED. the 231 at the home of the bride's parents, by Elder Samuel Zook, Mr.

George H. Lehman, of near Clumbersburg, to Miss Lavina Stoner, of Dickinson Kansas. the 26th by Rev. S. C.

Alexander, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. James Shetler to Miss Sarah MeVitty; both of Amberson's Valley. same, Mr. Robert J. Yocum On the to Miss same day, by Mary Vaughan, both of Nossville, Huntingdon co.

Sylvan, on the 18th by Rev. Mr. Burhman, Mr. Jere. E.

McCulloh to Miss Rubamana E. Zimmerman, both of Warren SECHRIST-M'LANAHAN. -On the 25th by Rev. H. C.

Lesber, Mr. Samuel B. Sechrist to Miss Jennie M'Lanahan, both of near Camp Hill. the 25th by Rev. F.

Klinefelter, Mr. John W. Nowell to Miss Mary Elizabeth Dale, both of the vicinity of Greencastle. the 30th at the parsonage, by Rev. A.

H. Shertz, Mr. Daniel 0. Snyder to Miss Emma S. Baker, both of Hamilton the 25th in the M.

E. church, Rev. Concord, S. by Rev. John H.

Little, fer, assisted of by Larned, L. Crone, Mr. Arthur H. Lupof James H. Kansas, to Miss Lillian daughter Little, of Concord, Pa.

the 25th at the home of the bride's parents, by Rev. A. H. Shank, Mr. Ellsworth Beam to Miss Lizzie Hoover, both of Lurgan twp.

On the 1st at the Second U. B. parsonage, York, by Rev. C. A.

Burtner, Mr. John W. Brindle to Miss Annie M. Siegrist, both of York. papers please At the home of the bride's parents, by Rev.

Geo. S. Wingert, Mr. Henry Hess. of Rouzerville, to Miss Alice Shockey.

On the 24th at the home of the bride's parents, by Rev. G. M. Rhodes. Mr.

Jacob H. Keeter, of Idaho Territory, to Miss, Maggie C. Yoe, of this county. the 25th at the home of the bride's parents, by the same, Mr. John Youndt, of Southampton to Miss Annie B.

Orrstown. BOING the 18th by Rev. John Fohl, Mr. Richard Boing to Mrs. Mary J.

Meals, both of Harrisburg. the 30th at No. 559 N. Main street, by Rev. B.

G. Huber, Mr. Samuel A. Mellinger to Miss Maggie B. Faust, both of Shippensburg.

DIED. At Belleville, Ohio, on the 19th Mr. Ebenezer White, a native of Lurgan this county, aged 76 years, 3 months and 24 days. GARLING. -Near Pinedeld, on the 19th Daniel P.

Garling, aged 45 years, 5 months and 27 days. Cashtown, on the 224 Mrs. Catharine Bender, in the 79th year of her age. the 19th in the Little Cove. Mrs.

Martha M. Baer, aged 57 years, 3 months and Il days. Scotland, on the 25th child of Mr. George Wallace, aged abont months. Zionsville, on the 29th David, infant son of Thomas J.

and Mattie McLaughlin. WAGAMAN. this place, on the 25th Emina, wife of Jacob S. Wagaman, in the 321 year of her age, She leaves a husband and five children. Philadelphia, on the 26th Gen.

John Stewart, formerly of this connty, in the 77th year of his age. On the 98th in Letterkenny Franklin, son of John and Lydia Garnes, aged 4 years, 4 months and 4 days. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. A DMINISTRATOR'S that letters of administration upon the estate of Margaret Kennedy, late of Green Franklin county, have been granted to the undersigned. All persona indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those ing claims against the same will present them properly authenticated tor settlement.

JOHN KIRKPATRICK. 1-3 6t. Administrator. Wm. Bender, Auct.

D. S. Hager, Clerk. DUBLIC SALE. Tuesday, Feb.

3d. undersigned, intending to relinquish farming, will sell, at public sale, on the the premises, I mile north-east of Clay Hill, on the road leading to Grindstone Ilill, on the Gearbart farm, the following personal property, viz: 3 HEAD HORSES, 2of which are good leaders; 8 HEAD OF CATTLE, 3 of which are milk cows. one will be fresh cattle; by day 3 of head sale: 1 fat bu balance young of good sheep: 6 head of shouts, weighing about 40 pounds ench: new 3 inch Thimbleskein wagon and bed: 2 spring wagons. 1 of which is brand new I new trotting buggy, 1 now falling-top buggy, 1 new drill, with phosphate attachment. Hagerstown make, all in good order 1 new Johnston mower, 1 horse rake, 1 pair new hay carriers, 13 it.

long: 2 barshear plows, 1 a new Wallace, 3 horse: 3 double shovel plows, of which are iron; 2 single shovel plows, 1 corn coverer, 2 harrows, 1 a spring harrow: 2 sets dungboarde, 1 grain ian, 2 triple and double trees, a lot of single trees and jockey sticks, 2 sets breechbands, 2 sets front gears, 4 sets plow gears, 3 sets single harness, 1 pair check lines, 1 wagon saddle, 4 collars, 4 bridies, 3 housings, 3 fly nets, 2 new gruin cradles. I mowing scythe, 1 barn shovel, 1 lime shovel, 1 mattock, rakes, manure and pitch forks, cutting box, 1 mixing trough, 1 ball bashel measure. 1 30-ft. ladder, I wood rack, 12-horse sled, 1 grindstone and fixtures, 1 wheelbarrow, 1 dinner bell, butt, breast, cow and log chains, about 10 tons of timothy bay by the ton, 500 bundles of corn fodder by the bundle, corn by the barrel, 10 grain bags, potatoes by the bushel, 37 ACRES OF GRAIN IN THE GROUND, and many other articles not necessary to mention. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock a.

10., sharp, when attendance and a credit of 10 months will be given on all sums of 45 and upwards, by 13-ts. ALBERT ETTER. Wm. Bender, Auct. F.

J. Pfoutz, Clerk. EXTENSIVE undersigned, Thursday, intending to relinquish farming, will sell, at pubHe sale, on the premises, 1 mile south of Jackson Hall, on the Tritle farm, the following personal AND property, COLTS. viz: 6 No. 1, HEAD a black OF mare, HORSES 11 years old, works anywhere and family mare.

No. 2, a sorrel mare, 4 years old, single leader and driver. No. 3, a black mare, 5 years old, a good wagon and plow leader. No.

4, a blind horse, 9 years old, a good plow leader and saddle horse. No. 5, a gray horse, works anywhere and a good plow leader. No. 6, yearling colt.

13 HEAD OF CATTLE, 5 of which are milk cows, 3 will by day of sale; 1 a tat bull: heifer, springing; I an Alderney HEAD bull, OF HOGS, yearling 5 of -the which balance are brood young cattle; sows, 2 will have pigs by day of sale, 1 boar-the balance shots weighing trom 40 to 100 pounds: 2 wagons, one an iron axle four-horse wagon and bed, new; one a spring wagon, nearly new; 1 jump-seat carriage, nearly new; 1 pair bay with carriers, 1 Johnston mower, 1 grain drill, phosphate attachment 1 hay rake, I wheat tan, 2 barshear plows, 2 Lhitz and 1 self-sharpener; double shovel plows, 3 single shovel plows, 1 corn coverer, 3 harrows, I a Tiger tooth-spring, new; 1- set dung boards, 1 1 1 1 new bob eled, 1 lifting jack, 1 wheelbarrow, 1 cutting box, I pair spread ers, 2 triple and 3 double trees, a lot of single trees, jockey sticks, forks, rakes, I dung hook, 1 dinner bell, butt, breast, cow and log chains, 2 sets breechbands, 2 sets Yankee harness, 5 sets plow gears, 4 fly nets, 5 housings, 1 pair check lines, lines, 1 wagon line, wagon saddle, blind bridles, 5 collars, 6 halters, 2 grain cradles, 3 mowing scythes, 1 halt bushel measure, 1 bushel basket, corn by the barrel, hay by the ton, potatoes by the bushel, vinegar by the barrel, 3 cider barrels. 10 grain bags. 55 ACRES OF GRAIN IN THE GROUND, and many other orticles not necessary to mention. Sale to commence at 9 o'clock a. sharp, when attendance and a credit of 10 months will be given on all sums of Si and upwards, by.

ETTER. 1-8 ts. J. F. N.

W. Kuhn, Auctioneer. SI.G NEES' SALE A OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE. ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 9th, 1885. The undersigned, assignees of Jacob Frick, will offer at Public Sale, on the premises, the lowing valuable real estate: Tract No.

1, consists of the MANSION FARM, containing 245 Acres of Land, well more or and less, high state of cultivation, fenced, located about 1 mile northwest of Mercersburg, along the turnpike lending from Mercersburg to McConnellsburg. The improvements consist of a good storied STONE DWELLING feet; wash HOUSE, wagon house, a No.1 shed smoke brick and and corn bank bake crib, barn, house, bog 100x.50 pen, carriage house, abeds and other outbuildidgs and wind a well of good water on the promises a pump to supply the barn with water, and a TEN- good Orchard of Choice Fruit. There is also A ANT HOUSE on this tract together with necessary outbuildings. This tract of land is the most desirable in the county, and being subject to division will be sold In two parcels or altogether to suit purchasers. Tract No.

2, consists of a Tract of Land, adjoining the above on the east, and containing 137 ACRES, more or less, well improved, under good tencing. and having thereon erected a good twostory BRICK HOUSE, a new frame bank barn, There is also a well of water and a spring on the hog pen and other neccasary outbulldings. premises, together with some Fruit Trees. Tract No. 3.

consista of a tract of MOUNTAIN LAND, containing about 57 Acres, easy of access and located in Warren township, Franklin county, Pa. Tract No. consists also of tract of MOUNTAIN LAND, easy of access, and located in Peters townebip, Franklin county, Pa. Any person desiring to examine the above named premises before the day of sale, will please call upon either of the undersigned at Mercer bury, Pa. Bale to commence at 1 0'olock, when terma will be made known.

A. J. JOHN 15-97-ta. of Jacob Frick, NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. PUBLIC -On SALE OF OHIO HORSsold, Thursday, January 8, 1885, will be the stables of the undersigned Street, opp.

Woolen ChambersLOAD OF OHIO wand HORSES, driving consisting of heavy draught with of the Norman horses and selected the All horses are guaranteed as represented by care, and Clydesdale stock. undersigned. Sale to commence at 1 o'clock, p. when the terms will be made known. 1-8-ts.

HAFER REISHER. HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR GENTLEMEN. Fine Fur-top Gloves, Fine Castor and K11 Gloves, Suspenders. Handkerchiefs: Silk Handkerchiets, White Hem-stitched Silk Handkerchiefs, Fancy Border -stitched Handkerchiefs. Silk and Cashmere Mufflers, Silk Umbrellas, Alpaca Umbrellas, Choice Neckwear.

Knot, Puff and Flat Scarfs, Earl Wilson's Collars and Cuff's. Fine Shirts and Underwear Fancy Half Hose, Boys' Suits, Boys' Overcoats. THE LEADING FURNISHERS. A.J. White Son.

the county wishing insurance and who cannot conveniently come to our office can simply drop us a postal card and will call to see them. Our office will be open regularly during all business hours of the day and evening. Losses fairly adjusted and promptly paid. Large lines of Ingurance and particular attention in writing policles are made special features at this agency. 7-12 tf.

TRIMMER HERMAN. TO the WHOM undersigned, IT MAY agree that on and after the lst day of January, 1885, we will not give free storage on wheat or any other grain for a longer period than 30 days and at the expiration of that time it will be marked sold and settled tor at that day's price-unless application 15 made beforehand for a -in which case 3 charge of 2 cents a bushel per month, or any part of a month, will be made tor a period of only 4 months longer. At that time (July 1st) all grain on hand will be considered sold at that REGISTER'S -The following accountants have filed their accounts in the Register's office of Frankiin will be presented to the Orphans' Court, of said county, and county, for confirmation, on Tuesday, the 27th day of January, A. 1885. 458.

Final acct. of Jolin E. Jones, guardian of Jobn Campbell. 459. First and final acct.

of Samuel E. Baker and Samuel J. Wolff, admr. of Upton J. Baker, late of Green dec'd.

460. First and final acct. of Joseph Burkholder, executor of Susannah Metz, dee'd. 461. First and final acct.

of Jacob IL. Good, minor children of C. H. Kohler, dec'd. guardian of Rutus and Catharine Kohler, 462.

First and final acct. of James K. Shuman, admr. of Ann Elizabeth Shuman, dec'd. 463.

Acct. of J. C. Miller, admr. c.

t. a. of Hannah Renninger, late of Peters dee'd. 464. First and final acct.

of Jacob Hostetter, guardian of D. Z. Stover, minor child of John E. Stover, dec'd. 467.

First and final acct. of Benjamin Chambers, executor of Benjamin Chambers, late of Chamber-burg, dee'd. 40. First and final acct. of Isaac P.

Grove and Daniel of Abraham Grove, dec'd. 467. First and final acct. of David W. Jacobs, adir.

of John Jacobs, dec'd. 408. First and final acct. of John R. Orr and Adaline Spencer, executors of David Spencer.

dee'd. 49. First and final acct. of Daniel Slichter and John B. Kaufman, executora of Jacob 'Schlichter, late of Letterkenny dee'd.

470. First and tinal acct, of J. A. Benedict, executor of Jacob Benedict, dee'd. 471.

Final sect. of Benjamin Franklin Winger. guardian of Mary Bowen winger, one of the children and heirs at law of Mrs. Susan Jane Duffield Winger, lute of the borough of Greencastle, dee d. 472.

First and final acct. of Lottie E. Detrich, executrix of L. W. Detrich, late of Waynesboro', dec'd.

473. Second and final acct: of Win. Adams, execator of Col. J. A.

Davison, dec'd. 474. First and final acct. of A. I.

Bittinger, executor of Anna Mary Bittinger, dee'd. 475. First and final acct. of John and Christian Fuller, admrs. of Frederick Fuller, of Green dee'd.

476. Separate acct. of John Stewart, executor of Samuel Greenaweit, dee'd. 477. First and tinal acct.

of W. Il. Shank and Sabina Shank, executors of Ephraim $. Shank, dee'd. 479.

Separate acct. of W. W. Fisher and Samuel G. Lane, executors of William Wallace, dee'd.

Register's Office, C. IL. FULWEILER, Dec. 29, '84 Register. Directors -The of the annual LURGAN election MUTUAL for FIVE INSURANCE to serve the ensuing year, will be held in the Company's Office, at on Saturday, January 3, A.

1885, between the hours of one and 30 clock, p. m. AARON F. SNOKE. 12-13-3t.

Secretary. INSURANCE AGENCY OF TRIMMER HERMAN, Office No. 122 East Market street, two doors from Chambersburg Deposit Bank. Fire, Live Stock, Life and Accident Insurance promptly attended to in any part of this or adjoining counties. Persons in day's price.

Dec. 12, 1884. LINN COYLE, M. A. KEEFER C.

BURKHART, MARION WAREHOUSE CO, M. C. STONER J. R. STONER J.

S. YAUKEY, ESTRAY residence of the subseriber, trayed on from the farm of the widow Lindsay Kenfrew, on the road between Fayetteville and Pondtown, FIVE HEAD OF YOUNG CATTLE. On or about the 8th of December, two 2-yearlings and one yearling, estrayed. No. 1 was a strawberry steer, fattening; No.

2 was a heifer, white and red white. The next day No. 4 estrayed, being a spotted, very wild; No. 3, yearling calf, nearly nearly white, 2 yearling Shorthorn bull. About a week after, a yearling, white calf estrayed.

A LIBERAL REWARD will be paid tor their return or tor any information that may lead to their recovery. MR8. JANE RENFREW, Mont Alto P. 0.. 12 27-8t.

Franklin Pa. YES! 0, BENDER, after a successful ten years' experience in the business of Auctioneering, is prepared to call sales-real and personal-on the most accommodating terms. Call upon or address him at Marion, Franklin Pa. W. SINGER offers A his services as an Auctioneer and will be pleased to call sales of Real or Personal property.

He has had some experience in the business and flatters himself that he can give satisfaction, Address him at Marion, Franklin county, Pa. SALE OF A VALUALE PRIVATE It two miles south of Scotland, Green township, Franklin county, containing 164 Acres LAND. The improvements are a WEATHERBOARDED LOG HOUSE, wash house, new bank barn, wagon shed and corn cribs and other necessary outbuildings. Good well of water; a good cistern at house and barn; YOUNG ORCHARD. Persons wishing to view the farm should call on William Alexander, on the premises, and tor terms, on the subscriber residing in Shippensburg.

10-4-2m. JAMES. K. MCCORMICK. DRUGS AND CHEMICALS.

Every article guaranteed pure and as low in price as genuine Drugs can be sold in this conn- tv. At MILLER'S DRUG STORE. POUNDS BLUE VITRIOL. 1,000 This is a sure germ destroyer. For water closets, bath rooms or drains-perfectly safe and sure--better than copperas.

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